Pork lovers, this roasted pork tenderloin recipe will knock your socks off. The recipe is easy to recreate, and can be prepared in just 30 minutes.
Serve this juicy and flavourful roasted pork tenderloin dish over a generous helping of either creamy mash potatoes or rice of your choice, with a side of seasoned roasted vegetables and a gravy of your choice.
Roasted pork tenderloin
Ingredients
2 (1 to 1 1/2-pound) pork tenderloins (also called pork fillet)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 to 2 tablespoons seasoning blend/rub of your choice, fresh or dried
Heat oven to 218°C (425° Fahrenheit). Trim each tenderloin of any silver skin (this can be tough when cooked. Use a small sharp knife and slide the blade under and outward to remove it). Pat pork dry with paper towels. Then generously season with salt and pepper.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed oven-safe frying pan over medium heat. Add the pork tenderloins and cook, occasionally turning, until browned all over, about 2 minutes per side. Scatter the seasoning blend or herbs over the pork.
Roast for 10 to 15 minutes or until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers between 60°C or 70°C or 145° and 150°F.
Transfer pork to a large plate and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for about 10 minutes. While pork is resting, place the skillet back over medium heat. Add the apple cider and simmer until reduced by half. Add butter then serve drizzled over pork.
